General Information
Safe Sitter is a babysitting class and safety training devoted to preparing young adolescents for the responsibility of nurturing and protecting children. This is a one day class for ages 11- 14. Students will learn about babysitting as a business and how to become a successful babysitter. They will experience introductory instruction in CPR, first aid, child care essentials, safety for the sitter, injury management, preventing problem behavior, and choking prevention. Materials will be supplied. Students should bring a lunch, snack, and a drink and come ready to learn. Classes fill quickly each month.
- $85 resident/ $115 non-resident/class
- R.L. Jones Center Min. 5 Max. 10
- Classes are on:
- Saturday June 17th 2023
- Saturday July 22nd 2023
- August 12th 2023
- 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
National Nonprofit Organization
Since babysitting is a big responsibility, it is important that participants fully understand the mission behind this hands-on course. You can learn more about Safe Sitter, the national nonprofit organization by visiting www.safesitter.org.
Essential Skills
Young teens who take this course will gain valuable training including:
- Safety Skills
- First Aid & CPR Skills
- Child Care Skills
- Business Skills
Child Readiness
When are children ready to take this babysitting course? If they can stay home alone, are eager to take care of themselves, want to watch over their siblings, or show a desire to care for younger kids they know, then they are probably up for the challenge.